Orioles’ struggles continue as Blue Jays complete sweep
The Baltimore Orioles’ season seems to get worse by the day. On Sunday, the Toronto Blue Jays completed a three-game sweep of the visitors, 6-1 behind a pitching gem by Ricky Romero and three home runs.
Romero went the distance, striking out seven while not allowing a run after the opening frame. The bottom of the lineup provided the offense to support him, as No. 6 and No. 7 hitters Alex Gonzalez and Lyle Overbay combined to go 5 for 7 with two home runs and four RBI.
The Orioles drew first blood on an RBI single by Nick Markakis in the first inning, the only starter with a batting average above. 300 (.307). But starting pitcher Jeremy Guthrie couldn’t make it stick, giving up three runs in the bottom of the first. He did settle down after that, finishing the day with 4 ER allowed in six innings of work, but the offense couldn’t get anything going against Romero.
Things don’t figure to get any better for Baltimore in the near future. The Orioles’ next nine games are against the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox.
